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flash_flood
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013

Chevy 454 broken exhaust studs...What to do now?

I have a 96 Tioga with a 454 that has two busted studs on the exhaust manifold. I couldn't pass up a deal on this thing so I bought knowing it leaked a little but the leak has gotten worse so now the ...
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ScottG
Nomad
Jun 14, 2013
After removing the manifold, a good welder can "blow" the stud out pretty easily and not damage the threads at all. I have a welder friend who works on heavy equipment and does this all the time.

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